Short Story Review Part II . Gradually, Oswald proves to be avid for sexual adventures and a true misogynist. “You know my rule. I never return to a female a second time. With me at any rate, women invariably pull out all stops during the first encounter, and the second meeting therefore can be nothing more than the same old tune on the same old fiddle. Who wants that? Not me.” Although taken individually this statement could hurt female’s feelings, the humour of the scene placed cleverly by the author cannot be anything other than pleasant for everyone. Yet, as if attempting to soften it, he acknowledges the mystery that lies behind each woman. “Which all goes to show for the thousandth time that women are as inscrutable as the ocean. You never know what you have under your keel, deep water or shallow, until you have heaved the lead.” Following the thread of the narration, the emergence of other characters with a vulnerable air emphasizes the comical side of the story. The experiment is a success but the whole story has an unbelievable twist at the end, building even more the suspense for the reader . The end is absolutely hilarious. Everything returns against Oswald; his arrogance and boldness are punished. There are moments when one could think the story is dull and puerile, but the style is rather clear and concise and garnished with a light touch of humour. Even though it was first published by a men’s magazine, there aren’t disturbing erotic scenes as you might expect. The author seems to have wanted to leave more to our imagination. However, I can’t say I’d strongly recommend this story, I’d rather say it has a relaxing flavour and therefore is perfect to be read on a rainy Sunday afternoon.